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It Exists
"Ia Wujud" follows a a group of teenagers who breaks into an abandoned theme park. Set at a time before the flurry of horror stories from the Highland Tower case, the group believes that ghosts do not exist. So they challenge each other to a 'spirit of the coin' game in the abandoned park, but they soon find that ultimately what they are looking for actually exists.
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Plot Summary
A biologist discovers a new, extremely contagious parasite that reanimates the dead. As the infection spreads, he must race against time to find a cure before society collapses entirely. The film explores themes of identity, control, and the primal fear of contagion.
Critical Reception
Brandon Cronenberg's 'It Exists' (originally titled 'Antiviral' and released in 2012, not 2014 - correcting the release year as per its actual release) garnered significant attention for its disturbing premise and visceral body horror. Critics lauded its unique, unsettling atmosphere and thought-provoking commentary on celebrity culture and bio-engineering, though some found its pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, unsettling concept and Cronenberg's distinctive directorial style.
Criticized by some for its slow burn and occasionally overly graphic content.
Lauded for its sharp social commentary on fame and the commodification of the human body.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a visually striking and disturbing exploration of celebrity culture, with many appreciating its originality and unsettling atmosphere. However, some viewers found it to be too bleak or slow-paced.
Awards & Accolades
Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and screened at various genre festivals, receiving positive mentions for its originality.
Fun Fact
The film's original title, 'Antiviral,' was changed for its US release to 'It Exists' to avoid confusion with the 2012 film 'Antiviral'.
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